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Kitchen Layout and Appliance Feedback Choices

2 years ago

I have been pouring over these forums for quite some time and I am finally ready to post the kitchen layout we are planning for our renovation and that I am finally happy with :)

I have taken into account the various zones (Fire, Ice, Water) that are needed and I think this is in a really good place, but I welcome feedback!

We are orienting the kitchen front to back of house, rather than left to right as it is currently and using the additional space for a walk in pantry and auxillary/back kitchen space. This also buffers the poorly placed powder room, which I cannot move.

Pantry will be open shelving and no window. Originally, I was going to have a window, but I don't want to lose that storage space!


Appliances

I have been very tempted by the Thermador Package but feel that the ovens are overpriced and the free dishwasher is not entirely free (if it's too good to be true....). However, I have read many great reviews here of the Thermador Rangetop and I liked the look and feel of it at the appliance store. I have also read from all of you that the package is NOT the way to go. so here is what we are considering.

  • Rangetop- Thermador 6 burner rangetop. I would be remiss here to not point our that the Hubs prefers Bluestar Platinum. But I felt like the clean up looked cumbersome. With 5 kiddos, need clean up to be breeze! Open to feedback
  • Frigidaire Column Fridge for the main kitchen (same as the Elux Icon?!)
  • Frigidaire Column Freezer for the auxillary/back kitchen (same as the Elux Icon?!)
  • Trim kits for both to 84" Louvered- These are pricey at $500 a whack, worth it?
  • Sharp Micro Drawer in Island
  • 2 Dishwashers- We've got a workhorse Kitchenaid, which I plan to "hide" in the island since it is black on front and everything else will be stainless; plan to buy a new Bosch 800 SS for next to main clean up sink.
  • 30" Double Ovens- NEED RECOMMENDATIONS! Considered the Thermador double convection, but feels pricey. I'd love to do steam, as one day I dream of being more of a "real baker", but may have to settle for double convection for now. Other requirements, are I would love something that came with all telescoping racks with no added upcharge and a side swing door (or maybe those are not necessary?!)
  • Vent- NEED RECOMMENDATIONS! Appliance store tried to sell me the Thermador Ovens, and F/F columns to get the free vent, but SMH, I'm not so sure that makes good sense. Best? Ventahood? I prefer the look of the wood wrapped hood, as opposed to the stainless, but I know they are expensive! Min requirements here are 1000 CFM and 10" Duct with inline blower.

Finally, we are using Shiloh Shaker inset cabinetry. Thinking of going light green on the perimeter cabs, white island, and white in the back kitchen. Same green on the sliding barn door to pantry.

Antique brass for the hardware, lighting and faucets.


Thank you for your thoughts and feedback!



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